Rockers React to Death of Rush’s Neil Peart

Rush drummer Neil Peartdied on Jan. 7 after battling brain cancer for more than three years. His impact on rock and metal was immense and his peers have taken to social media, posting tributes to the late legend on social media.

Devastated by this massive loss, members of Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, Metallica, KISS, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, Exodus, Nirvana, Stone Sour and more have all remembered the drummer in their own way.

Peart perhaps made the greatest impact of all on Mike Portnoy, who shared some touching words about his close friend and personal hero.

See what Peart's peers had to say below and play your favorite Rush album loud in remembrance of one of the greatest drummers and lyricists who ever lived.